PALACE HEAD COACH SPEAKS TO TNT SPORTS' BECKY IVES:
"That's a good thing because the last time we played at home in this competition, we won 4-0 and it's good to play here again because we haven't played here for a long time. Now we are ready to fight and compete in this game.
We need to start a new way because we need points in every competition and I think the beginning of this way is tonight.
On Axel Disasi's absence: It's a decision I took this afternoon.
Any particular reason for that: No.
On Hoffenheim: It's a team who likes the intensity, they like to sprint a lot and they play forward. It's very vertical but they are able to take control of the playing side too, that's why we have to deal with these things and we need to take control of the first half today.
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CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GOAL OF THE WEEK
It was a thrilling Matchday Four in the UEFA Champions League and we've managed to bundle some of the best goals of the two nights for your viewing pleasure.
'Pure class!' - Choose your Champions League goal of the week
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LAST TIME OUT IN EUROPE
After consecutive defeats in their opening two matches of the UEFA Europa League, Hoffenheim were finally able to add some points on the board with a comfortable 3-0 win against Lyon.
Andrej Kramaric gave the hosts the lead on the brink of half-time, before Adam Daghim doubled their lead shortly after the break.
Adam Hlozek put the game out of doubt in the 83rd minute to keep the German Bundesliga's side hopes alive heading into Matchday Four.
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LAST TIME OUT IN EUROPE
After starting their UEFA Europa League league campaign in very much the same fashion they ended their winning UEFA Conference League campaign, it has all take a bit of a frustrating pace for Pierre Sage and his Palace side.
After narrowly losing 3-2 against Lyon despite a second-half comeback, Palace thought they had put themselves in a winning position by Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 55th minute to give his side a 2-1 lead.
However, Besiktas had refused to bow down, with Junior Olaitan levelling the match in the 73rd minute.
Umit Akdag was shown a red card for the hosts just five minutes later but Palace were unable to capitalise on the extra man advantage.
Highlights: Besiktas bite back to spoil Palace turnaround